Douglas County Community Calendar

Alexandria Farmers Market
2026-07-04 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-07 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Big Ole Central Park, 200 Broadway St, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Alexandria Farmers Market | Fresh, Local, Seasonal

Experience the best of the season at the Alexandria Farmers Market, where local growers and makers bring fresh, high-quality products straight to the heart of downtown Alexandria. Held at Big Ole Park, this market is your go-to destination for farm-fresh produce, locally raised meats, and handcrafted goods.
Shop a full lineup of locally grown fruits and vegetables, including beans, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, fresh herbs, lettuce, onions, peas, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins, raspberries, squash, strawberries, sweet corn, and tomatoes. You’ll also find beautiful cut flowers, along with locally sourced elk, lamb, beef, pork, and a delicious selection of homemade baked goods.
Whether you’re stocking up for the week, planning a lakeside meal, or simply enjoying a morning outdoors, the Alexandria Farmers Market offers a vibrant, community-centered shopping experience.
Location: Big Ole Park (Broadway & 2nd Ave), just across from The Hub on Broadway in Alexandria
Market Hours:

Mid-May through October: Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Late June through October: Tuesdays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Mid-June through October: Thursdays, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Come early for the best selection and enjoy one of Alexandria’s favorite seasonal traditions.

Saturday Art Market
2026-07-04 09:00 - 13:00 | Big Ole Central Park, 200 Broadway St, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Spend your Saturday mornings at the Saturday Art Market where creativity, community, and local talent come together all summer long!
This juried arts event showcases carefully selected local artists offering original, handmade work you won’t find anywhere else. Every piece is crafted with passion, giving you the chance to discover one-of-a-kind art while supporting local artists in our community.

Live music every week! – View Live Music Schedule here: https://www.artsidc.org/live-music-calendar
Enjoy talented local musicians performing a variety of genres live from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM as you shop and browse. The music creates the perfect backdrop for a lively, feel-good atmosphere.

A rotating selection of food vendors may be on site with coffee, popcorn, ice cream, and lunch options (availability varies by week).
Make it your new Saturday tradition!
Saturdays | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM From Memorial Day weekend in May through Labor Day, September 5

The Saturday Art Market is located alongside the Farmers Market so make the most of your morning by shopping fresh, local goods at the farmers market while exploring beautiful handmade art!

Limited handicapped parking is available on Saturdays. The event is accessible for individuals with disabilities.We can’t wait to see you there!

Stars, Stripes & Sips
2026-07-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Ollie Birch Boutique + Lounge, 518 Broadway St, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with patriotic, limited-edition beverages available for one day only.

Saturday Afternoon Live Music
2026-07-04 14:00 - 17:00 | Carlos Creek Winery, 6693 County Road 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Ease into the weekend with Saturday Afternoon Live Music at Carlos Creek, inside the Carlos Creek Winery Tasting Room.

Featuring incredible local and regional musicians, creating the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of great wine, delicious food, and good company.
Pair the music with one of our wood-fired pizzas, made with premium ingredients and baked to perfection. Looking for something beyond wine? Carlos Creek Winery also offers handcrafted cocktails and mocktails, cider, and locally made non-alcoholic sips like French Lemonade and Nitro Cold Brew Coffee.
Grab a drink, order a pizza, and enjoy a perfect Saturday afternoon at Carlos Creek!

Burr Vineyards Pizza Night
2026-07-04 16:00 - 20:00 | Burr Vineyards, 10522 County Rd 58 NW, Brandon, Minnesota, 56315
We are only open summer seasonally serving our very popular sourdough, wood-fired pizzas! Come enjoy our unique and beautiful vineyard setting with a glass of wine made from here, beer from a local brewery, cheese boards, pizza, and ice cream scooped out of an ice cream truck! We also have hiking trails on the property. Relax and enjoy our unique offerings. Because pizzas often sell out, you should order them in advance on our website.

Live Music at 22 Northmen Brewing
2026-07-04 17:30 - 20:30 | 22 Northmen Brewing Company, 6693 County Rd 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Join us at 22 Northmen Brewing Co. for live music in the taproom Saturday from 5:30-8:30 PM in Alexandria, MN.
CLICK HERE to view the music schedule.

Live Music at Lure Lakebar
2026-07-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Lure LakeBar, 2800 N Nokomis NE, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Join the Lure on the patio for a great night of live music, food, and drinks!
Find their music calendar schedule here.

Live Music on Lake Darling
2026-07-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Lake Darling Resort, 2301 County Road 22 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308-8871, United States
Celebrate the Fourth of July with live music on the water featuring Robb Justice.
From 6:30–8:30 p.m., arrive by boat, kayak, paddle board and enjoy live music before the Star Storm Firework Show.
Please note that Lake Darling Resort grounds are reserved for resort guests only. Guests who are not staying at the resort are welcome to enjoy the performance from the water.

Star Storm Fireworks Show
2026-07-04 19:00 - 22:30 | Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center, 2100 Arrowwood Lane NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday at Arrowwood Resort with the annual Star Storm Fireworks Show over Lake Darling.
Guests are invited to enjoy an evening of live music, lakeside views and Fourth of July festivities at one of Alexandria’s favorite holiday traditions. The Nobles are scheduled to perform on the resort’s front lawn at 7-10 p.m. The Star Storm Fireworks Show is expected to begin at approximately 10 p.m. (weather permitting)
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the show from Arrowwood Resort’s lakeside lawn, or watch from the water on Lake Darling.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase at The Deck Bar and concession stands. Outside food, beverages and coolers are not permitted.
Parking is limited for non-hotel guests and is available for $20 per vehicle. No shuttle service will be provided.
For more information, visit www.arrowwoodresort.com or call 320-762-1124.

Karaoke Night
2026-07-04 20:00 - 23:00 | Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
The first Saturday of the month is KARAOKE NIGHT at Copper Trail! Stop in from 8:00 to close, get your name on the list, and show us what you’ve got to say—err, sing. Also, don’t tell anyone, but we’ve been known to give out some free beers and other prizes to vocalists who make an effort to put on a show…

Baptism Sunday & Family Fun Day
2026-07-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Church for the Harvest, 1425 41st Ave W, Alexandria, MN, United States
Come celebrate the life-changing decision of water baptism and enjoy a day of food, fellowship, and family fun. Bring a dish to share and stay after service for an afternoon of connection and celebration. We’ll have a bounce house, water slide, jousting—fun for the whole family!
We will also be welcoming Pastors Trevor and Tia Westad and their family to Harvest, so be sure to join us as we celebrate this special day together.
Don’t forget your swimsuit, towel, and an extra change of clothes. It’s going to be a great day for the whole family!

Sunday Afternoon Live Music
2026-07-05 13:00 - 16:00 | Carlos Creek Winery, 6693 County Road 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Ease into your summer Sunday with live music outdoors at Carlos Creek.
Every Sunday from 1–4 PM, they feature talented local and regional musicians, creating the perfect soundtrack for a relaxing afternoon of wine, conversation, and connection.
Sip on award-winning wines, seasonal cocktails/mocktails, brews, and Big Bruno Hard Cider — or opt for a non-alcoholic treat like our French Lemonade or Nitro Cold Brew. Hungry? Our wood-fired pizzas and shareable bites are available to enjoy alongside the music.

Whether you’re winding down the weekend or making it last a little longer, Sunday Music at Carlos Creek is the perfect way to spend your afternoon.

Every Sunday | 1–4 PM | Carlos Creek Wine Patio (or Tasting Room if bad weather)

The Well Studio Grand Opening
2026-07-06 08:00 - 19:00 | Turning Leaf Business Center, 1920 Turning Leaf Lane SW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Celebrate the grand opening of Alexandria’s newest fitness and wellness studio.
The Wellness Studio offers fitness classes, functional training and wellness-focused events designed to help participants move, strengthen and connect.
Tour the studio, meet the team, learn about upcoming classes and programs, and try complimentary sample classes throughout the day.
The event will also feature sauna and cold plunge experiences (tickets available for purchase), giveaways and gift bags for the first 50 guests.

Doctor Street Magic Show at the Douglas County Library
2026-07-06 11:00 - 11:30 | Douglas County Library, 720 Fillmore St, Alexandria, MN, United States
Nick Sharpe presents Doctor Street Magic Show!
With a twist of comedy, this squeaky clean, high energy, interactive, family friendly show will take you on a magical rollercoaster ride–leaving you to wonder how he did that!
This program is sponsored by Douglas County Library and Viking Library System.
This project was funded in part or in whole with monies from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.

Traveling Tree House
2026-07-06 13:00 - 14:15 | MN
The Traveling Tree House is a mobile learning center that provides FREE summer learning opportunities for local children. At each visit kids experience 75 minutes of reading, crafts, and activities. A snack and gently used book, of their choice, is sent home with them to keep after each visit.
Mondays: 1:00pm-2:15pm Osakis Osagi Park
https://www.uwlp.org/what-we-do/united-way-programs/traveling-tree-house.html

Pizza and Live Music at Gathered Oaks
2026-07-06 16:30 - 20:30 | Gathered Oaks, 4550 County Hwy 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Enjoy an evening of wood-fired pizza and live music at Gathered Oaks this summer.
Every Monday beginning at 4:30 p.m., Gathered Oaks welcomes guests to relax on the lawn or patio while enjoying handcrafted pizza and performances by talented local musicians. Bring family and friends, settle in with a blanket or lawn chair, and spend a summer evening surrounded by great food, music and beautiful countryside views.
2026 Summer Music Schedule
June 22 | Robb Justice
June 29 | Andrew & Tessa Larson
July 6 | Jewelwood
July 13 | The Nobles
July 20 | Lizzy Thill
July 27 | Michael Shynes
August 3 | Nolan Weise
August 10 | Brooklyn Ostlund
Please note:
• No outside food or beverages permitted
• On-site lodging is available

Traveling Tree House
2026-07-07 09:00 - 14:30 | MN
The Traveling Tree House is a program of our local United Way. It is a mobile learning center offering FREE 75-minute summer sessions for local children, with a story time, crafts, activities, a snack, and a gently used book of their choice to take home after each visit. The mission of the Traveling Tree House is to provide learning opportunities that help all youth in our community thrive.
Tuesdays:
9:00am-10:15am: Garfield City Park
11:00am-12:15pm: Carlos City Park
1:00pm-2:15pm: Alexandria City Park
https://www.uwlp.org/what-we-do/united-way-programs/traveling-tree-house.html

Ai & Engineering Summer Camp – Grades 8-12
2026-07-07 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-08 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-09 09:00 - 15:00 | Alexandria Technical & Community College, 1601 Jefferson Street, Alexandria, Minnesota, 56308
Join ATCC for AI & Engineering Summer Camp on July 7th – 9th from 9:00am to 3:00pm daily at Alexandria Technical and Community College.

Build a battery-powered car and program a microcontroller to run it. Best part? It’s yours to keep! This camp is great for students interested in learning more about STEM and AI.
On-campus housing is available (optional). Evening activities included for campers staying overnight.
Register here.

Campus Life Club
2026-07-07 15:00 - 16:30 | Alexandria Area Youth for Christ, 911 Hwy. 29 N, Ste. 15, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Middle & High School Students Join us weekly for our After School Club Tuesdays (3-430pm) are for Middle Schoolers and Thursdays are for High Schoolers (3-430pm) We meet at the Youth for Christ Youth Center 911 state highway 29 North Alexandria Contact us with any questions 320.270.1370.

Summer Sounds by Brophy Concert Series
2026-07-07 17:00 - 21:00 | Lake Brophy County Park, 2175 Brophy Lndg NW, Alexandria, MN, United States
Set on the picturesque shores of Lake Brophy in Alexandria, Summer Sounds by Brophy is a free, family-friendly concert series hosted by the Alexandria Rotary Club featuring live music, food trucks and lakeside summer fun.
2026 concert lineup:

July 7 at 5 p.m.– Johnny Holm Band sponsored by Clifton Larson Allen LLP

July 14 at 5 p.m. – Nasty Habit sponsored by Vivie

July 21 at 5 p.m. – Jennifer Lyn and the Groove Revival sponsored by Alomere Health

July 28 at 5 p.m. – Rumours and Dreams sponsored by Diamond Buick GMC and Douglas Machine

Bring a lawn chair, enjoy the lake views and experience one of summer’s favorite traditions in the Alexandria lakes area. Visit summersoundsbybrophy.com for more information.

Mid-Summer Rescue: Refresh & Replant Your Garden
2026-07-07 17:30 - 18:30 | Anderson Florist and Greenhouse, 1610 6th Ave E, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Is your garden starting to lose its early-season glow? Join us this July to learn how to pivot your garden for the second half of the summer. We will cover essential “rescue” techniques like strategic pruning and feeding to save struggling plants, alongside expert advice on which new additions can handle the heat. Leave with a clear plan to keep your outdoor space vibrant and lush until summer’s end.

Leslie Vincent
2026-07-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Theatre L’Homme Dieu, 1875 County Road 120 NE, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
LESLIE VINCENT is a prolific jazz songwriter and vocalist. Equally at home singing the Great American Songbook, musical theater, and contemporary rock and pop, she has become one of the most notable voices to emerge in the vibrant Minneapolis music scene, being hailed for her joy-filled performances and her “fun, human, beautiful interpretations” (Levi Weinhagen).
A prolific jazz songwriter and vocalist, Leslie Vincent’s lyrical creativity, rich alto tone, and magnetic stage presence have made her a standout in the modern-day jazz scene. Alongside her 5-piece band, Leslie melds modern lyrics rooted in the jazz, swing, and blues traditions. Leslie’s work has been featured in DownBeat Magazine, and her original tune “Icetown Blues” was named “One of the Best Songs of 2023” by Jazz.88. As a bandleader she performs 50+ shows a year across the Midwest and East Coast and has released two full-length albums, with a third on the way.

Traveling Tree House
2026-07-08 09:00 | MN
The Traveling Tree House is a mobile learning center that provides FREE summer learning opportunities for local children. At each visit kids experience 75 minutes of reading, crafts, and activities. A snack and gently used book, of their choice, is sent home with them to keep after each visit.
Wednesdays:
9:00am-10:15am: Forada City Park
11:00am-12:15pm: Kensington Rune Stone Park
1:00pm-2:15pm: Brophy Park
https://www.uwlp.org/what-we-do/united-way-programs/traveling-tree-house.html

Preschool Storytime at the Douglas County Library
2026-07-08 10:30 - 11:00 | Douglas County Library, 720 Fillmore St, Alexandria, MN, United States
Preschool storytime is for children ages 3-5. No registration required!
Stories come alive with books, puppets, rhymes, and songs! This program is designed to support early literacy skills in preschoolers, while encouraging them to love books at an early age.
Siblings are welcome to attend.

HOOKED ON COOKIES Family Mini-Camp
2026-07-08 18:30 - 20:30 | MN
Dive into summer fun in this creative class, youth will decorate cookies inspired by sunny beach days and fishing adventures. Each cookie becomes a playful canvas for imagination. Participants will learn simple decorating techniques, experiment with vibrant colors, and bring their summer stories to life through edible art. Everyone will take home their cookies to share with family and friends—sweet souvenirs of a summer well spent.
Cost: $10/family, Min: 6/Max: 30. Age: 4+
Location: Smokey Timbers Patio
Instructor: Charlene Bzdok

Dare to Dream Jr.
2026-07-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Andria Theatre, 618 Broadway St, Alexandria, MN, United States
Disney’s Dare to Dream JR. is a 60-minute musical revue that follows an eager group of trainees on their first day at a fictional Walt Disney Imagineering Studio. As the group sets out to help each other discover their dreams, they work together to explore the power of dreams to unite, inspire, and make anything possible. Drawing from a century of beloved Disney films, Dare to Dream JR. features songs appearing for the first time ever in a Disney stage musical, including fan-favorites from The Princess and the Frog, Coco, Encanto, and Frozen II. This musical revue is a thrilling mix of contemporary songs, timeless classics, and brand-new medleys that are sure to surprise and delight Disney lovers of all ages.

Traveling Tree House
2026-07-09 09:00 - 12:30 | MN
The Traveling Tree House is a mobile learning center that provides FREE summer learning opportunities for local children. At each visit kids experience 75 minutes of reading, crafts, and activities. A snack and gently used book, of their choice, is sent home with them to keep after each visit
Thursdays:
9:00am-10:15am: Brandon Lions Park
11:00am-12:15pm Evansville Park
https://www.uwlp.org/what-we-do/united-way-programs/traveling-tree-house.html
